Eliseo Daniel Almendarez, Sr.
Eliseo Daniel Almendarez, Sr., 76, a beloved resident of Santa Fe, Texas for over fifty years, passed from this life on November 25, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1949, in Texas City, Texas, to Teodosio Almendarez and Gregoria Olivares.
Eliseo worked as a certified welding inspector for forty-nine years, building a career defined by skill, dedication, and hard work. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam veteran. His faith was an important part of his life, and he was a devoted member of Algoa Baptist Church. He was also a proud member of the Masons.
Eliseo is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Esther White and Gloria Garcia; his brother Israel Almendarez, Sr.
He leaves behind many who will forever treasure his memory: his loving wife, Levonne Almendarez; daughters, Amanda Leigh Galvan and Christina Lynn Rosser; sons, Eliseo Daniel Almendarez, Jr. and Ted Allen Almendarez, Sr.; sisters, Amalia Trevino, Maria Delores Valdez, Lydia Rodriguez, and Mary L. Martinez, Mercy Griffith; brothers, Cecil Almendarez,Sr. and Teodosio Almendarez, Jr.; along with ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom brought him immense joy.
Eliseo’s legacy of service, faith, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
In his honor, there will be a visitation on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. A funeral service is planned for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:00am, also at Crowder Funeral Home.
Praying
For the Almendarez Family love Pastor David & Randy Frisbey
For more than thirty years, I had the honor of knowing Dan. A man whose presence felt like a steadying hand on the shoulder of anyone fortunate enough to cross his path. He carried kindness the way some people carry breath: quiet, effortless, and constant. His stories held wisdom, his humor was legendary, and his friendship brought a kind of peace that made others feel safe simply standing beside him.
Dan had a rare gift for making people feel seen, understood, and valued. He never sought recognition, yet he shaped the lives around him with a strength and gentleness that will echo long beyond his years. The world feels undeniably smaller without him, but those of us who shared even a fraction of his life will forever carry the light he so freely gave.
To his family, please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love he gave so generously, and may his memory continue to guide and embrace you.
Rest peacefully, Dan. Your memory is a blessing, and your legacy lives on in every heart you touched.